THE Irish team for next month’s IPC Open European Athletics Championships in Espoo, Finland, has been announced by the Paralympic Council of Ireland.

Lisa Callaghan's new world F37 record of 24.12 metres failed to garner her a medal finish in the javelin final in Athens this morning.

Wicklow have named a strong side to face Westmeath in Div 2A of the National Football League at Aughrim on Sunday.

Wicklow boss John O'Leary has been boosted by the inclusion of star Rathnew players Tommy Gill and Barry Mernagh in his O'Byrne Cup lineup.